Hide files or folders using the command prompt

The most beautiful thing is that, once the file/folder is hidden using this method, the files/folders cannot be viewed by any search options even if you click "Show All Hidden Files and Folders".

Scenario –

You have a folder named "collegephotos" and this folder is stored in (Disk Drive E). You think that it should not be seen by strangers who use your PC. For that you need to follow the following instructions

1. Press Window Key + R: Run command dialog box appears.
2. Now type "cmd" and hit enter. A command prompt window displays
3. Now type "attrib +s +h E:\collegephotos" and hit enter.
4. The folder "collegephotos" will be hidden (Note: It cannot be viewed by any search options)
(To view this folder again, use the same command but replace '+' with '-' on both flags 's' and 'h') i.e "attrib -s -h E:\collegephotos"

Enjoy!